Fire Station 70 relocation
Replacement for Fire Station 70 with $7 million in American Rescue Plan funds, $2.02 million and $980,000 for land, and an additional $3,750,000 appropriated September 6, 2022. Five properties have been bought: a duplex, two fourplexes and two parking lots.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Around 100 East and 200 North
- Applicant
- City of Logan Fire Department
Every hearing and vote
May 4, 2021 · City Council
Workshop: budget adjustments and Fire Station 70 design, Resolution 21-25
Discussed
Staff proposed $300,000 in state grant funds for the 700 North realignment, $4,600 in donations, $11,751 in state hazmat training funds and $325,000 from capital project reserves for design of a new Fire Station 70. Mayor Daines said the fire station item will be separated on May 18 because of expected public comment. Under the site plan, public parking would drop from 152 to 150 spaces. She said earthquake concerns prompted the project and no alternative site met response-time needs.
May 18, 2021 · City Council
Fire Station 70 design funding, Resolution 21-26
Continued · 5-0
Fire Chief Brad Hannig said Station 70 is 47 years old, seismically vulnerable and in need of urgent repairs, and presented four options: rebuild in place, rebuild on a lot on 100 East, in a residential area, or in a commercial area by purchase or eminent domain. A request for $325,000 from capital reserves for design was before the council. About 15 speakers, mostly owners of nearby downtown businesses, raised parking, pedestrian safety, notification and requested a delay; one presented a 500-signature petition. Others, including Russ O'Donnell and Gail Yost, stressed emergency response. Simmonds and Jensen asked for other site options; Chairman Mark Anderson said he is not prepared to sacrifice services; the mayor promised more information within two weeks. The council continued the item until staff provides more information. The minutes cite the resolution as 21-27 in the motion.
September 7, 2021 · City Council
American Rescue Plan appropriations, Resolution 21-46 (workshop)
Discussed
Staff proposed $7,000,000 for construction of the new Fire Station 70, $6,806,781 for the Bluff water storage tank and $9,000 for League of Cities and Towns support. Staff estimated the station at $5.5 million to $7.5 million and the tank at more than $20 million. It returned for a hearing on September 21.
September 21, 2021 · City Council
Fire Station 70 location
Discussed
Fire Chief Brad Hannig presented the review of ten possible sites for the new Fire Station 70 and said the site at 95 East 200 North scored highest. No vote was taken.
September 21, 2021 · City Council
American Rescue Plan appropriations, Resolution 21-46 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $7,000,000 for Fire Station 70 construction only, $6,806,781 for the Bluff water storage tank and $9,000 for League of Cities and Towns support. Bryson Wilkes said the consultant analysis was based on a predetermined solution; another resident said the under-$1 million land acquisition estimate seemed low and that any trade of city property should be public. Mayor Daines said selling or trading the existing station would offset costs and trades involve public appraisals. Simmonds relayed a suggestion for low-income housing; Jensen said he hoped the city would not build low-income housing.
December 7, 2021 · City Council
Budget adjustment, Resolution 21-57 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved $6,999 in a state justice assistance grant for police equipment, $599,744 for an employee retention stipend, $2,020,000 for land acquisition for the Fire Station 70 relocation and $3,300,000 from water and sewer reserves for the Logan and North Logan sewer trunk line extension. Mayor Daines said the funds are not American Rescue Plan money. Gail Yost asked which property would be bought; the city attorney said negotiations were ongoing and nothing could be disclosed.
February 1, 2022 · City Council
Budget adjustment, Resolution 22-06 (workshop)
Discussed
Staff proposed $980,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for fire station land acquisition, $10,000,000 in ARPA revenue recognition, $2,460 in wildland reimbursements and a $3 million reduction in a water allocation. Anderson said federal guidance requires the funds to go first into the general fund. Action was set for February 15.
February 15, 2022 · City Council
State of the City
Discussed
Mayor Holly Daines's annual address covered reserves; Center Block Plaza construction starting in May with $2,150,000 in private funds raised; new library construction from mid-April with a temporary library at the Service Center for 18 months; a $150 million wastewater plant serving seven cities completed on time and under budget; a new fire station planned at 100 East and 200 North; the Kunzler conservation easement on 47 acres along the Logan River, nearly $1 million and almost entirely grant-funded; park master plans for a 150-acre legacy park on a closed landfill and a 30-acre Foothill Park; drought response including a planned 10-million-gallon water tank; an $11 million 100 West bridge over the Logan River and a $4.1 million UDOT grant for a 600 South underpass; and new substations and solar commitments.
February 15, 2022 · City Council
Budget adjustment, Resolution 22-06 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved $980,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for fire station land acquisition, $10,000,000 in ARPA revenue recognition, $2,460 in wildland reimbursements and the offsetting $3 million water allocation reduction.
September 6, 2022 · City Council
Unspent FY2021 carry-forwards, Resolution 22-38 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved carry-forwards including $7,039,907 for Center Block Plaza, $14,634,813 for the library, $21,994,796 for water capital projects, $7,616,241 for the sewer treatment plant, $4,787,045 for landfill capital, $8,538,232 in county road tax grants, $6,781,824 and $367,344 for the fire station, $445,467 for ambulances and $3,806,781 in CARES Act funds. No one spoke.
September 6, 2022 · City Council
Additional $3,750,000 for Fire Station 70, Resolution 22-39
Approved · 4-0
The council appropriated an additional $3,750,000 for Fire Station 70. Gail Yost asked how many properties had been bought across from the health department; Fire Chief Brad Hannig said five properties: a duplex on 200 North, two fourplexes on 100 East and two parking lots.
January 3, 2023 · City Council
State of the City
Discussed
Mayor Holly Daines reported fire and EMS calls up 10 percent, with a likely record 5,668 incidents as of December 27; a possible memorandum with the county to keep garbage collection until June 2025; $2,360,000 in private donations for Center Block Plaza and $1.5 million for the library, which she expected to open in early fall; a new fire station funded by $10 million in ARPA money; an $11 million bridge at 100 West and 600 South; a Main Street pedestrian underpass funded by a $4.1 million UDOT grant, delayed to 2024; Campbell Scientific's $40 million expansion with 268 jobs and Frulact's $75 million expansion with 131 jobs; two new substations and about 18,000 meters replaced for $3.3 million; and that the city is considering about 10 megawatts of natural gas turbines. No action.
July 18, 2023 · City Council
Workshop: easement and right-of-way vacations, Ordinances 23-24, 23-25, 23-26
Discussed
Previewed vacation of a sewer line easement at 1150 South 100 West (Walmart subdivision, tied to a new fuel center), a utility easement at 95 East 200 North (Fire Station #70), and right-of-way in the Willow Lakes subdivision area converting to a conservation easement while subdivision roads become public. Action was set for August 1.
August 1, 2023 · City Council
Utility and access easement vacation, Ordinance 23-25
Approved · 5-0
The council vacated utility and access easements at 95 East 200 North (Fire Station #70, parcel 06-017-0001). No one spoke.
December 5, 2023 · City Council
Sale of Fire Station 70, 76 East 200 North (public hearing)
No action
City Attorney Craig Carlston said the new station is expected to be finished in January or February 2024 and only the station and its fenced parking area would sell, about 0.75 acres, as-is. Jensen said 'not suitable' means the building does not meet state fire-station code, not that it is unsafe. Pastor Paul Campbell of Gospel East Church said his congregation is outgrowing its space and wants to buy the station and open a counseling center. No council action was required.
April 16, 2024 · City Council
Workshop: downtown public properties rezone, Ordinance 24-10
Discussed
Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen proposed rezoning the former fire station at 76 East 200 North (0.69 acres) from Public to TC-1, the new fire station at 95 East 200 North (0.76 acres) from TC-1 to Public, the library (1.72 acres) from TC-1 to Public and the plaza at 55 and 67 North Main (0.37 acres) from TC-1 to Public. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0 on March 28. Council members asked about effects on nearby businesses; the attorney and mayor said the Public zone does not carry the restrictions of a school, park or church. Action was set for May 7.
May 7, 2024 · City Council
Downtown public properties rezone, Ordinance 24-10 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council rezoned the former fire station at 76 East 200 North (0.69 acres) from Public to TC-1 and the new fire station at 95 East 200 North (0.76 acres), the library and the plaza at 55 and 67 North Main (0.37 acres) from TC-1 to Public. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0 on March 28. Council Member Simmonds asked whether the Historic District overlay includes the fire station; staff would confirm. The library parcel's size and address are given inconsistently in the staff report. No one spoke.